With over 300 chapters in, I'm here to give a detailed author's review. Being my first fantasy novel ever, I had my moments of awe and ugh!. . I had my weak-to-the-bone moments, crying, butterflies, rage, chaotic moments while writing this book, and it was worth it. "Cursed Bride of the Damned Vampire King" is a book set in an era when vampires reigned and humans bowed.
In general, the book is fast-paced, and the female lead isn't a doormat. Actually, she's a walking disaster, and most times I can't defend her lol, . She didn't beat the auburn-hair-crazy allegations. And for the male lead, Kael Valois - to be honest, I bowed at his supremacy so many times. He is the epitome of reliability. The most reliable male lead character I've created, since Cortez from Kitanna.
The side characters are not to be overlooked either; they had their roles, and they ate it all up.
Initially, I had wanted to write this book using the normal vampire lore for every book, but as I continued, I realized each world, each character had its unique voice, and I couldn't ignore it. This book triggers all the feels - anger, depression, love, abandonment issues, growth, and most importantly, having family with unexpected people. I have so many scrapped chapters on my desk, which I had intended to use in writing this book, and also how it should end.
I took the quote of Stephen King too seriously: "A story should entertain the writer too." I am beyond mesmerized, especially when I had the whimsical moment of a book writing itself. Ps: It exists.
You'll find the earth arc of this book relatable, but even more relatable is the Pilgrimage in hell, which is the second arc.
Scared at first to write demon related lore and hell, but so far it's definitely worth it. Though disheartened that people are sleeping on this book, but... it is what it is. Grab this book right now, read past 50 chapters before you drop, and you'll find yourself obsessed, like me.
As of this moment, I have written the end of this book, but something tells me it's not over until it's over.
So, if you need a vampire story with a possessive female lead and a witty male lead with a vivid personality, demons and devils, love-hate relationships, law of Contrapasso, witches, then you're in for a wild ride.
